Hemstitch \Hem"stitch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Hemstitched}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Hemstitching}.] [Hem + stitch.]
To ornament at the head of a broad hem by drawing out a few
parallel threads, and fastening the cross threads in
successive small clusters; as, to hemstitch a handkerchief.
Hemstitched \Hem"stitched\, a.
Having a broad hem separated from the body of the article by
a line of open work; as, a hemistitched handkerchief.